An underground pub space with a stocked backlit bar, dark wood counter, and shelves of bottles at Star of Kings.

Behind The Bookcase at Star of Kings

Underground Space in a Pub
·
Private space
126 York Way, London, N1 0AX –
King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Experience the allure of our exclusive Behind The Bookcase sublevel basement space, which provides a spacious and versatile area for all your booking or event needs.
This remarkable room is capable of accommodating over 120 people, making it an ideal choice for larger gatherings.

Step through the intriguing Bookcase door and descend into this hidden gem to host your private event. Whether you're planning a corporate function, a lively celebration, or any other special occasion, the Behind The Bookcase space offers the perfect setting to create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 21:00
from £300 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:00
from £300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Theatre
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Mirrors
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed
No under 18s allowed after 8pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(36 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SH
Sajjan H.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · August 2024
Really well organised, staff were super helpful, the barman downstairs was super friendly and was very quick getting the drinks out. I will definitely use this space again if I need a venue for a penalty.
Nothing
5.0
RP
Ravi P.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · May 2024
The staff were phenomenal, including the assistant manager and bar staff. Big thank you to them for helping us organise a great event!!
5.0
SZ
Samara Z.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · October 2024
5.0
AO
Alex O.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · February 2024
4.7

About Star of Kings

Star of Kings is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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36 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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